Ethiopia’s army chief announced that the armed forces will exercise restraint amid growing concerns of a new civil war, while simultaneously accusing neighboring Eritrea of financing and supporting armed groups that aim to weaken Ethiopia.
In a statement, the army chief said Eritrea is providing money and logistical assistance to factions that threaten Ethiopia’s stability, a claim that underscores the heightened tension between the two Horn of Africa nations.
The military leader emphasized that, despite these provocations, the Ethiopian army will act with measured force to avoid further bloodshed and to protect civilians caught in the conflict.
Analysts have warned that Ethiopia remains vulnerable to internal unrest after years of ethnic clashes and insurgencies, and the prospect of a renewed civil war has prompted calls for de‑escalation from regional observers.
Eritrea and Ethiopia share a fraught history, including a border war that ended in 2000, and relations have remained strained despite a peace agreement signed in 2018. The army chief’s accusations add a new layer of diplomatic friction as both countries navigate a complex security environment.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>